Meat and fruit press.



INVENTOH Edwin WZJZcev Patented June 28, 1910.

A TTOHNE Y8 s1 D EM M IEY m R A W M M U m m A I W L A m L G P w M mWITNESSES j M a eeaeoa.

' Erie, Pennsylvanla,

T 0 all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, EDWIN WALKER, a citizen of the United States,residing at in the county of Erie and State of have invented a certainnew and useful Meat and Fruit Press, of which the following is aspecification.

My invention is a device for expressing liquid from any materialcontaining the same, but is designed, more particularly, for householdand domestic purposes, such as pressing meats, fruit, etc., to makeedible extracts therefrom.

The object of the invention is, primarily, to provide a new constructionwherein the liquid is free to flow by gravity, and dischargeautomatically, from the press during the application of pressure to thematerial under treatment.

Structurally, in its broad aspect, the invention comprises a receptaclefor holding the material to be pressed, a platen or follower, preferablyimperforate, adapted to compress said material, and an opening in saidreceptacle, preferably a slit or narrow opening in the side walls of thereceptacle, to permit the escape of the expressed liquid therefromduring the pressing operation.

My new press confines the material so that it does not obstruct or clogthe liquid-discharge opening or slot, thus preventing any interferencewith the gravity flow of the expressed juice. Furthermore, the parts areadapted to allow the free escape of the liquid around an imperforateplaten or follower.

The compression devices of the new press are removable easily andquickly for cleaning purposes, and the parts can be readily assembledfor use.

A platen or follower cooperates with said vessel or receptacle, and onthis follower operates a power member, the latter being, preferably ascrew which is mounted in a bearing provided in a frame.

In the preferred embodiment of the in vention, the vessel or receptacleis arranged in an inclined position in a frame, and said vessel isprovided with walls which converge so as to produce a liquid-exit slotat the lower end of said inclined vessel, whereby the juice is adaptedto flow toward and through said slot. A solid or imperforate follower orplaten is arranged in said vessel to allow the liquid to escape from thematerial under compression, and said follower EDWIN WALKER, 0F ERIE,PENNSYLVANIA.

Specification of Letters Patent.

arr cri MEAT AND FRUIT PRESS.

Fatented June 28, 1910.

Application filed May 25, 1906. Serial No. 318,572.

has such relation to the liquid exit as to prevent the lodgment of anysolid material therein, thus keeping the slot open and unobstructed forthe free exit of the liquid.

It is preferred to use a frame with an inclined surface adapted to forma seat for the receptacle. Stops are provided on the receptacle forengagement with said frame, thus permitting the vessel to assume itsproper position in the frame when the parts are assembled.

The device completely expresses the liquid from the material undertreatment, leaving the residue or pulpy mass in a practically drycondition.

I have illustrated one embodiment of the invention in the accompanyingdrawings, forming a part of this specification, where Figure 1 is aperspective view of the device illustrating the manner of dischargingliquid from the compression receptacle into a suitable vessel; Fig. 2 isa vertical sectional elevation, a part of the frame or support beingbroken away; Fig. 3 is a plan view of the compression receptacle and thefollower or platen therein, the dotted lines illustrating the sides ofthe frame or support, said view showing stops on said com pressionreceptacle which are adapted for engagement with the sides of said frameor support; and Fig. 4 is a detail perspective view of the compressionvessel looking at the front end thereof.

A designates the compression receptacle, the same being shown as an opencup-shaped vessel having a flat bottom a. It is preferred to constructthe vessel A with inclined walls a, which converge, substantially asshown by Figs. 3 and 4. The converging walls do not meet each other, andthey are shown as separated slightly to produce a liquid-exit opening orslot 6, the latter extending upwardly from the bottom a of the vessel. Ahandle Z) is provided at the end of the vessel opposite to the exit slotor opening I), and the vessel is provided on its respective sides withexternal flanges 0, the latter being adapted to serve as stops forarresting the movement of the vessel A, when it is introduced within theframe or support.

B designates a follower of platen which is of less area than theinterior of the vessel A. Said follower is provided at one end withinclined edges 6 which converge,

as shown by Fig. 3, and the follower is, also, provided with a marginalflange d, the latter extending from one inclined edge 6 around the edgeportion of the follower to the other inclined edge 5 thereof. On theupper side of the follower is a reinforcing web d, and the middle partof this web is enlarged at d for the reception of a bearing 6. Thefollower B is provided with a suitable handle 6, which is adapted to lieabove the handle 6 of the vessel when the parts are assembled, as shownby Figs. 1 and 2.

By reference to Fig. 3 of the drawings, it will be noted that theconverging edges 6 of the follower fit snugly to the converging walls aof the vessel A, but this follower does not engage with the remainingportion of the vessel, so that a free or unobstructed space indicated atf, is left between the wall of the vessel, and the edge and the flange dof the follower. The vessel A, and the follower B, are pointed at oneend, and the pointed end of the follower is adapted to fit into the exitslot of the vessel. The pointed end of the follower is thus adapted totravel lengthwise of the slot 6, for the purpose of keeping said slotfree and unobstructed by any solid material undergoing compression inthe press. The liquidwhich is expressed from the material is free toflow upwardly through the space f, and to overflow the flange d, of thefollower B, whereby the liquid is caused to flow by gravity toward thenarrow end of the vessel A, and to discharge itself automaticallythrough tlie slot 6, thus permitting the liquid to flow into a suitablecup or receptacle, indicated at C.

As one means for supporting the receptacle A, I have shown a suitablestand or frame D. The stand has a post or column adapted to be clampedby a screw 71., to a table, or other surface O. The post or column isshown as having a yoke g, which is provided with a collar it, the latterbeing internally threaded to afford a bearing for a pressure screw E,the latter having a suitable operating piece z'. The post or column 9 isprovided at its upper portion with a base j, which aflords a seat forthe receptacle A. The seat 7', and the yoke g, are inclined to the planeof the vertical column or post whereby the vessel A is adapted to beinclined when it is fitted on the seat j, of said frame or support,substantially as shown by Figs. 1 and 2. The pressure screw E works inthe hearing A, and it is adapted to engage at its lower end with thestep bearing 6, which is provided on the follower or platen B.

The operation is as follows: The screw E is turned in a direction whichwithdraws it from engagment with the bearing e of the follower, and thevessel A, with the follower B therein, may be removed from the supportor frame. The follower B may be lifted out of the vessel A by its handlee and the material to be treated, such as mea or fruits, is placedwithin the vessel A, afte which the follower B is replaced for itpointed end to fit into the exit slot or open ing 6. The vessel A,containing the mate rial and the follower, is now slipped int the yokeof the frame, said vessel resting o the seat 7', and the flanges 0 ofthe vesse engaging with the sides of the yoke, substantially as shown byFigs. 2 and 3. The flanges a limit the movement of the vessel A, when itis placed within the frame, and said vessel assumes the inclinedposition shown by Figs. 1 and 2. The screw E is now turned until itengages with the bearing 6, the continued rotation of said screw forcingthe platen B downwardly, and exerting pressure on the material undertreatment. The juice or liquid is thus expressed from the material, andit is free to flow through the space f, and toward the slot 6, wherebythe liquid is discharged by gravity from the receptacle A, as thematerial is compressed by the operation of the device. In fact, theliquid is free to discharge itself by gravity immediately after it isexpressed from the material, and there is, practically, a continuous oruninterrupted flow of liquid, because all parts of the meat press areconstructed to secure the discharge of the liquid on its expression fromthe material. The residue is left in, practically, a dry condition,because the press operates to force, substantially, all of the liquidout of said mate- 1 rial. To remove the solid material, it is onlynecessary to turn the screw E backwardly, and remove the receptacle Afrom the frame, after which the follower is lifted out of thereceptacle, and the residue may easily be 1 removed.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire tosecure by Letters Patent is 1. In a device of the class described, a 11vessel having an exit opening, an imperforate platen within said vesselto act upon the material therein and positioned for liquid or semiliquid matter to pass upwardly and lodge upon the platen, said platenbeing provided with means whereby the liquid or semi liquid matter isguided toward the exit opening, and means whereby movement may be givento one of said parts relative to the other.

2. In a device of the class described, a vessel having an exit opening,a platen operatively positioned within said vessel and inclined towardthe exit opening therein, said platen being spaced at its edges relativeto the vessel to permit the upward flow of liquid or semi liquid matterwhich is expressed from the material operated upon, means on the platenfor directing the liquid or semi liquid matter toward the exit 10. In adevice of the class described, a receptacle provided with side wallsandan imperforate bottom, a follower operating in said vessel, a portionof said follower being spaced from said side walls and another ortion ofit fitting closely to said walls whereby liquid is free to escape aroundone portion of said follower.

11. In a device of the vessel open at its top and forate bottom and sidewalls, a vertical slit in said walls, and means, exterior of the was seladapted to cooperate with a frame to determine its position therein.

12. In a device of the class described, a vessel wider at one end thanat the other and having an exit slot in the narrower en thereof, ahandle extending from the vessel, a platen operatively positioned withinthe vessel, a handle extending from the platen and so positionedrelatively to the handle of the vessel that both the said handles may beconveniently grasped, and means whereby movement of the platen relativeto the vessel may be effected.

13. In a device of the class described, a vessel having an exit opening,a ban le extending from said vessel, an imperforate platen operativelypositioned within the vessel and adapted for the fiow thereover ofexpressed matter, said platen having means for directing the expressedmatter toward the exit opening, a handle extending from the platen andpositioned relatively to the handie of the vessel for both of saidhandles to be conveniently grasped, and means for imparting movement tothe platen relative to the vessel.

14. In a device of the class described, a vessel having an exit opening,a platen fitted in said vessel to leave a space between its edges andthe walls of the vessel, whereby expressed matter may flow upwardly andlodge upon the platen, means on the platen for directing the flow of theexpressed matter toward the exit opening, and means for impartingmovement to one of said parts relative to the other.

15. In a device of the class described, a

opening, and means whereby relative movement may be imparted to saidvessel and platen.

3. In a device of the class described, a vessel having an exit opening,means or supporting said vessel in an in lined position, an imperforateplaten operatively positioned within said vessel to act upon thematerial therein, said platen being spaced relative to the vessel forliquid or semi liquid matter to flow upwardly and lodge upon the platen,means whereby the liquid or semi liquid matter is directed to flow overthe platen and toward the exit opening, and means for moving one of saidparts relative to the other.

4. In a device of the class described, a vessel having one end narrowerthan the other and provided in said narrow end with a liquid exit slotwhich extends upwardly from the bottom of the vessel, means forsupporting the vessel in an inclined position, whereby liquid may flowby gravity toward said slot, and a platen cooperating with said vessel.

5. In a device of the class described, a vessel having a liquid exitslot extending upwardly from the bottom thereof, and a platen adapted towork in the slot of said vessel, for keeping said slot free fromobstruction by solid material.

6. In a device of the class described, a vessel having walls convergingto a liquid exit slot, and a platen provided with a membler adapted totravel lengthwise of said s 0t.

7. In a device of the class described, a stand provided with a seat andwith a fixed yoke extending upwardly from said seat, said seat and theyoke being inclined relative to the stand, a vessel fitted within saidyoke and resting upon the seat, means cooperating with the vessel andthe frame or stand for limiting the introductory movement of the vesselinto the yoke, a platen operatively positioned within the vessel, and ascrew supported in the yoke and engaging with the platen.

8. In a device of the class described, a vesclass described, a having animpersel provided with an exit opening, an 1mvessel having an exitopening, a platen perforate platen operatlvely positioned fitted in saidvessel, said platen having an upstanding flange adapted to direct thefiow of expressed matter lodging upon the platen toward said exitopening, and means for imparting movement to one of said parts relativeto the other part.

In testimony whereof I have signed my name to this specification in thepresence 0 two subscribing witnesses.

EDWIN WALKER.

within said vessel, whereby a part of the expressed matter may lodgethereupon, said platen having means for directing the expressed matterthereon toward said exit opening, and means for imparting movement toone of said parts relative to the other.

9. In a device of the class described, a frame provided with an inclinedseat, a vessel having stops adapted to engage the frame when the bottomof the vessel is fitted to said seat, a follower, and pressure mechanismfor operating the follower.

Witnesses:

JAs. H. GRIFFIN, II. I. BERNHARD.

